CEOs Sign OIWC Pledge to Advance Women’s Leadership in the Outdoor, Bike, Snow, and Run Industries

Jerry Stritzke, CEO and president of REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), was joined by 13 industry CEOs who signed a pledge to accelerate women’s leadership in their companies. In addition to the pledge, developed by the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), Stritzke announced a major initiative to spark innovation and mentor women entrepreneurs, supported by a $1.5 million grant.

Founded in 1996, the
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is the only national organization
dedicated to workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion by expanding
opportunities for women in the Outdoor, Snow, Bike, and Run
Industries.